The Bernina 440 QE is an excellent sewing machine. It features the pattened stitch regulator which is a must have if you like to free motion quilt. It keeps your stitches nice and even and has different speed settings. I use the setting where my movements control the speed. I can go as fast or as slow as I want/need to. It also comes with hundreds of decorative stitches that can really embellish any garment or craft you are creating. The stitches can be selected by punching in a particular stitches number. It comes with a card that attaches to the handle of the machine that shows you the stitch...